Bern Brostek

Bern Brostek (born September 11, 1966) was an American Football player in the National Football League for the Los Angeles and St. Louis Rams from 1990 to 1997.

High School

Brostek played high school football for Iolani School in Honolulu, Hawaii. Iolani is also known for sending both Mike Pei and Willie Kava to the University of Washington.

College

Brostek attended the University of Washington where he lettered in football. Brostek was one of the top offensive linemen in the nation while at Washington, and received numerous honors during his time there.

His honors included:

*1988 Rising Award (given to the most outstanding lineman at Washington).
*1989 John P. Angel Award (given to the most outstanding offensive lineman at Washington).
*1989 Morris Trophy (given to the most outstanding lineman in the Pac-10).
*1989 Pete Gross Player of the year Award (given to the most outstanding player at Washington).

Professional

Brostek was drafted in the first round of the 1990 NFL Draft by the Los Angeles Rams with the 23rd pick.

Brostek played center and guard for the Rams throughout his career. Brostek blocked for 1,000 yard rushers in his career including Cleveland Gary and Jerome Bettis.

Some of Brostek's teammates from the Rams include Jackie Slater, Keith Loneker, Jim Everett, Henry Ellard, Willie Anderson, Lawrence Phillips, Tony Banks, Chris Miller, Sean Landeta, and Isaac Bruce.

Brostek started every game for the Rams in 4 seasons, and included a string of 35 consecutive starts. He did not miss a down during the 1992 season.

Brostek never played in a playoff game, and never was elected to the Pro Bowl.

On October 9th, 1997 Brostek was placed on the injured reserve list for back problems, and his career ended.

Retirement

Brostek is currently a High School Football coach at Hawaii Prepatory Academy in Hawaii. One of Brostek's former players, Max Unger, is currently playing football at the University of Oregon.

Bibliography

*Carroll, Bob (1999). "Total Football II: The Official Encyclopedia of the National Football League". New York: Harper Collins.
*Daves, Jim and W. Thomas Porter (2000). "The Glory of Washington". Seattle: Sport Publishing, Inc.